Colton InnvsHotel Pacific
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Pacific ranks slightly better than Colton Inn. Hotel Pacific is ranked #12 in Central California Coast with accolades from 4 reviewers like Oyster, Gayot and Jetsetter.
Colton Inn
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
707 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940
From $81/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 - Kitchenette
 
 "Coloton Inn's best lure is its unusually nice and helpful staff. Rooms are cookie cutter motel, and a bit dark, but they've chosen bright colors and do have cheery, if mass-produced, art on the walls." Full review
 "Downtown, this dated two-story motel prides itself on cleanliness and friendliness." Full review
Hotel Pacific
 Jetsetter
 Gayot
 Oyster
 Frommer's
300 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "All-suite, Spanish-style sleep in downtown Monterey with in-room fireplaces and patios or balconies." Full review
 "Cozy accommodations near attractions of Old Monterey." 
Upper-middle-range
 "The upper-middle-range boutique Hotel Pacific has a convenient location on the edge of downtown Monterey." Full review
 "Each room has its own outdoor space, either a walled patio or a balcony, though many guests prefer to hang out in the hotel's lushly planted courtyard, with its little fountain and chairs. " Full review
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The only downside to staying here is street noise, so ask for a room that faces away from the busy road out front.